Subaru powered Toyota FT-86 Concept

Sibze · 05-18-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

no, it's more common than you think. this is just a little more noticed because it was a collaboration. more often, you see rebadged vehicles that are the exact same thing, but were basically the IP of one of the companies.

mazda tribute and ford escape?

Mazda and Ford are the same company though. Like the Mazda 6 and Ford Fusion

Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe would be another

The other company's that do it a lot are Acura and Honda. Nissan and Infinite of course. Even Jeep and Mercedes were sharing a lot

theDreamer · 05-18-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pauly

yea i mean i know, saleen / ford, all that stuff, but it seems so blatant with no variation. i dunno

The Saleen & Ford stuff is more about a company working to improve or provide aftermarket parts through the dealership.
Like others have said, basically look around and a lot of companies share vehicle designs to cut cost. One I remember is the Honda Pilot & Isuzu Rodeo.

theDreamer · 05-18-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Mazda and Ford are the same company though.

Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe would be another

Incorrect, Ford only has a 3-5% stake in Mazda, it use to be around 15% I believe but they have slowly been selling off what they own in Mazda.

Sibze · 05-18-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Incorrect, Ford only has a 3-5% stake in Mazda, it use to be around 15% I believe but they have slowly been selling off what they own in Mazda.

My bad. Used to be has high at 33%

theDreamer · 05-18-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

My bad. Used to be has high at 33%

Yeah, Ford has been getting rid of a lot of its stake in other companies. Like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Mazda, etc.
I think they are trying to focus on its own brands more and unify its line into a world contender.

Sibze · 05-18-2012, 03:22 PM

The other big one is Toyota taking BMW engines and BMW taking Toyota batteries

Sibze · 05-18-2012, 03:24 PM

Seems like Toyota is all for collaboration though and why not! Saves them money

Vertigo · 05-18-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Seems like Toyota is all for collaboration though and why not! Saves them money

They should collaborate and release a Toyota car was some balls.

DJ-of-E · 05-18-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Im waiting for Nissan Silvia replacement. Should be a more fun version of BRZ from all rumors floating around. Nissan will want to strike a blow to the BRZ so I would expect base car to be turbocharged. Watch Mazda as well they will likely one up Toyota as they usually do.

But this Silvia replacement will not occur until there is accounted reasoning for sales based on the BRZ/FRS.

Basically, if BRZ/FRS is a flop, there will be no S16 or AP3.

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Originally Posted by phelan

after all the anticipation for the frs/brz, after seeing one on the 91 freeway yesterday i no longer want one. looks weird and cheap to me.

Is that how you feel about your Subbie? I didn't like the interior because it felt cheap to me.

kenchan · 05-18-2012, 05:34 PM

i thought toyota still owns part of fuji heavy industries..which is subaru.

Spikuh · 05-18-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Im waiting for Nissan Silvia replacement. Should be a more fun version of BRZ from all rumors floating around. Nissan will want to strike a blow to the BRZ so I would expect base car to be turbocharged. Watch Mazda as well they will likely one up Toyota as they usually do.

The new Silvia has been rumored for what......50 years now...

I wouldn't put any stock in any of the rumors currently out there.

And as much as I want a new Silvia, I won't buy the hype and won't believe it until I test drive it at a Nissan lot.

phelan · 05-18-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Is that how you feel about your Subbie? I didn't like the interior because it felt cheap to me.

the WRX interior is pretty cheap, i'll give you that. exterior wise, i'm perfectly fine with it though. it's a car that makes me happy lol

still wouldn't trade the WRX for any other car right now.

bigsix · 05-18-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

the WRX interior is pretty cheap, i'll give you that. exterior wise, i'm perfectly fine with it though. it's a car that makes me happy lol

still wouldn't trade the WRX for any other car right now.

I think most WRX owners really love their cars. Unfortunately, I haven't had time behind the wheel of one. Legacy and Impreza sedans are nice.

Isamu · 05-20-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

Similar example from the 90s..
Dodge Stealth RT/Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4

don't forget the eclipse/talon/laser

Vertigo · 05-20-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

don't forget the eclipse/talon/laser

Oh yeah, I totally forgot about those haha. GSX/Tsi was a fun car.

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	The other big one is Toyota taking BMW engines and BMW taking Toyota batteries

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Seems like Toyota is all for collaboration though and why not! Saves them money

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i thought toyota still owns part of fuji heavy industries..which is subaru.